PA DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 4

Question 1

When making a right turn, you should approach from:

Accepted Answer

The lane nearest the right curb

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The center lane

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Any available lane

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The left lane if no oncoming traffic exists

Question 2

What does it mean when your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor?

Accepted Answer

You may have a brake fluid leak or brake failure

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ABS is activating

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Your brakes need adjusting but are still functional

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Your parking brake is partially engaged

Question 3

When driving in a construction zone with workers present, you must:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop at any time

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Maintain normal highway speed to minimize disruption

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Use hazard lights continuously through the zone

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Stay as far left as possible to avoid workers

Question 4

What is engine braking?

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Using a lower gear to slow the vehicle using engine compression

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Using the parking brake to slow down on hills

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Turning off the engine to coast to a stop

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Rapidly pumping the brake pedal

Question 5

If you must stop on the highway due to a breakdown, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in your vehicle with seat belt on if you cannot exit safely

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Stand behind the vehicle to warn oncoming traffic

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Turn off all lights to avoid draining the battery

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Push the vehicle into the nearest lane to wait for help

Question 6

What is the correct procedure when a traffic signal is not working at an intersection?

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Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

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The driver on the wider road has the right of way

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The first vehicle to arrive always goes first regardless of direction

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Proceed without stopping if no traffic is visible

Question 7

When driving at night, you should reduce your speed because:

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Your visibility and reaction distance are reduced

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Night air reduces tire pressure and handling

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Headlights cause glare for other drivers

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Speed limits are automatically lower after dark